DOMINICA
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date, and every 10 years thereafter;
There is a grace period available on payment of a late fine (6 months for UK-based registrations, 12 months for substantive registrations).
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it vulnerable to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claims;
Re-registration.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
Re-registration patents expire upon the expiry of the parent EP(UK) patent upon which they are based;
Substantive (local) patents expire after 20 years from their filing date.
Renewal
Renewal fees for re-registration patents are due for payment commencing on the anniversary of the EP(UK) filing date that falls in the next calendar year after the local filing date, and annually thereafter.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees fall due on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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